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Y838 XEG

2001 Honda VTR1000 F

Multi-colour Petrol 996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

23,970 mi
Last recorded23,970 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2020
Typical for 2001 Honda VTR1000 F18,354 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY838 XEG
MakeHonda
ModelVTR1000 F
Year2001
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2020 23,970 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 21,992 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2019 21,528 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 21,523 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 21,485 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 21,361 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 21,328 miles

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times per minute (1.5.1c)

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instruction/s Front wheel fitted in wrong direction (4.1.2e)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 20,762 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 19,010 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear suspension bush deteriorated but not excessively (2.4.A2a(i))

Pass 16 Jul 2013 17,631 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 16,246 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2011 16,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 15,663 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 15,663 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2009 14,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 14,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 13,593 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 13,506 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 13,506 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 11,704 miles

How Reliable is the Honda VTR1000 F?

Based on 65,377 MOT tests across 5,428 vehicles.

85.8%
Pass Rate
729
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
5,428
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 963
wheel bearings have excessive free play 388
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 373
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 361
Steering movement excessively 'notchy' with the wheel raised 336
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Y838 XEG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F in Multi-colour with a 996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda VTR1000 F models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.9% with a typical mileage of 18,354 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda VTR1000 F fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 963 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y838 XEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda VTR1000 F typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 25 years old, this Honda VTR1000 F is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y838 XEG is a 2001 Honda VTR1000 F, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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